King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 155
After the court meeting dispersed, all the officials rushed to the government office after they walked out of the Meridian Gate.

Today's grand court meeting is unique, the prince and Prince Rui are constantly arguing, but most of the people present have seen enough excitement.

The final result was that under the impeachment of a group of censor officials, Gao Shuyan, a scholar of Zuochunfang University, and seven other officials of the Eastern Palace were dismissed.

The courtiers talked a lot about this, while the dismissed Gao Shuyan walked out of the palace lonely.

Outside Donghua Gate, Gao Shuyan faced a group of Donggong scholars, and said slowly: "Everyone, you and I have been murdered by traitors. From now on...you have to be careful!"

One of them asked, "What are Mr. Gao's plans for the future?"

Sighing, Gao Shuyan replied: "Going back to the hometown to study, that's all for self-cultivation!"

It's just that he was dismissed from office, and it's not impossible to recover in the future, so although Gao Shuyan is sad, he is not very desperate.

To put it another way, the people who were defeated in the late period of the Japanese suppression had to be held accountable, and Gao Shuyan didn't have much complaints.

As long as the dirty water didn't splash on the crown prince's head, Gao Shuyan would be satisfied.

After saying this, everyone went to the East Palace. Gao Shuyan had work to hand over and planned to meet the prince before leaving.

And at this moment, the prince, on the way back to the palace with the emperor, had already been questioned.

Regarding the defeat of Jinling against the Japanese, Zhu Xianming was always uncomfortable.

It's not that he cares about the losses it caused, but that he is particularly dissatisfied with the prince's lack of assertiveness and incompetence during the process.

So when the imperial censor made an attack, Zhu Xianming finally made a ruling and dismissed several scholars including Gao Shuyan.

One is to use these people to prevent disasters for the prince, and the second is to punish these people who have done wrong.

The third is to cultivate the prince's ability to handle affairs independently, so the dismissed East Palace officials will not be added in the future.

"Prince, do you remember what I said?"

On the chariot, Zhu Xianming's expression was indifferent, and his eyes swept to the accompanying prince.

"My son, remember!"

"Don't just remember, you have to experience it with your heart, and you have to practice it yourself!"

Although Zhu Xianming was extremely disappointed with this eldest son, he still did not intend to give up easily, so he still gave him another chance.

Before Zhu Jingyuan could answer, Zhu Jingyuan saw the needle and said: "Father, Fourth Brother was dragged down by those people. Without their slander in the future, Fourth Brother will definitely not let you down!"

Hearing Zhu Jingyuan's hypocritical words, Zhu Jingyuan was about to refute immediately, but Zhu Xianming said: "That's not necessarily true, the prince... always does something unexpected!"

The emperor's father said so, how could Zhu Jingyuan dare to speak, he could only hold his breath in his stomach.

However, his resignation made Zhu Xianming feel uncomfortable again, and immediately said: "If the prince has nothing else to do... just go back!"

"Yes!"

Seeing the prince leave lonely, Zhu Jingyuan felt more at ease, and secretly thought that he was worthy of being by his father's side.

On the way, Zhu Jingyuan was not idle, and reported on the recent book revision, focusing on Zhu Xianming's meritorious service.

Undoubtedly, this operation made Zhu Xianming extremely happy, and the two of them also arrived at Qianqing Palace without knowing it.

After entering the bedroom, Zhu Xianming changed his clothes under the attendant of the eunuchs. Even though he was dignified in the formal attire, it was really uncomfortable.

"What happened today?" Zhu Xianming asked casually.

Cheng Ying, the head of the Qianqing Palace, reported: "Your Majesty, firstly, the Japanese envoys were received, then the cabinet came to discuss the state affairs, and then the former military governor's office reported..."

In addition to reading memorials, Zhu Xianming would also meet with ministers from time to time, and today the arrangements were full.

After listening to the report, Zhu Xianming had already changed his clothes and sat on the Dragon Chair in the East Pavilion.

Picking up the teacup and taking a sip of tea, he just said: "In that case... let the Japanese envoy come in!"

"This……"

Dad was busy with business, Zhu Jingyuan was about to say goodbye and leave, but seeing Cheng Ying's distressed face, he wanted to hear what was going on.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Xianming put down his teacup.

"Your Majesty, just got the news that the Japanese envoy...can't come!"

He slapped the teacup heavily on the imperial case, and there was a "pop" sound on the scene, which scared all the eunuchs serving in the palace to their knees.

"They even dare to neglect me?" Zhu Xianming asked coldly.

Thinking over the words, Cheng Ying replied: "They originally entered the palace, but unfortunately they were seriously injured and carried out!"

"what happened?"

"It's Lord Thirteen, who injured them!"

Zhu Xianming asked: "Why did you beat them?"

Fortunately, Cheng Ying was well prepared and learned the situation after a brief inquiry.

"According to the people below, it was the Japanese envoy who bumped into the Thirteenth Lord, and then the Thirteenth Lord took action to teach him a lesson!"

"Sure?"

Cheng Ying replied cautiously: "This is what I know, and the East Factory is investigating the truth of the matter!"

There is still more than a month left before the Holy Birthday, and envoys from various countries and ministries and alliances have arrived in Beijing one after another. Naturally, the incident of the beating of a state envoy must be strictly investigated.

"Tell old thirteen to get over here!" Zhu Xianming said in a bad tone.

Cheng Ying quickly replied: "Yes... I will send someone to invite you, my servant!"

After Cheng Ying left, Zhu Jingyuan said at the right time: "Father...don't be angry, your body will be bad if you get angry!"

With a slap on the armrest, Zhu Xianming suppressed his anger, and then replied: "Old Six, only you can make people feel at ease!"

Hearing these words, Zhu Jingyuan was elated, but he could see everything on his face. Instead, he said with humility: "Father taught me, my son always thinks about it and thinks about it, for fear that there may be omissions and transgressions. This is the father's teaching. !"

"Father bears all the weight of the world, and it is a blessing for my son to be taught by his father's gentle words!"

Even though he likes to be flattered, Zhu Jingyuan's cloyingly sweet words still made Zhu Xianming a little uncomfortable.

"Sixth..."

"Father, tell me!"

"Do you have anything else to do?"

"Uh...not yet!"

"You go back too!"

"Ah? ~~Yes!"

Originally, I wanted to say a few more words, but since Zhu Xianming issued the order to evict the guest, Zhu Jingyuan didn't dare to hold back.

After he left, Zhu Xianming picked up the memorial on the desk and looked through it. This is also his main daily work.

What can be placed on his imperial case is generally major financial expenditures, changes and adjustments of officials' appointments, and the transfer of defenses and defenses of the army.

General affairs will be directly prepared by the cabinet votes, approved by the Rites Supervisor, and issued by the six departments to be implemented by the ministries and institutes.

There are more than 30 copies of today's memorial, and Zhu Xianming has only read less than five copies. Cheng Ying hurried back, but there was no sign of Zhu Jinghong behind him.

"What about others?" Zhu Xianming looked dissatisfied.

Cheng Ying replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Thirteenth Lord... was invited by the Supreme Emperor!"

"The Supreme Emperor invited him over?" Zhu Xianming was a little surprised.

The Supreme Emperor spends his life in Ningshou Palace, and generally speaking, he will not interfere in anything.

But today, Zhu Jinghong beat up the Japanese envoy, and then was invited by the Supreme Emperor. Could there be something wrong here?

Now that the Shengshou Festival is approaching, Zhu Xianming wants to show the royal family's "benevolent father and son filial piety", but he doesn't want to make any mistakes.

Zhu Xianming solemnly ordered: "Find out what's going on, it has something to do with the Supreme Emperor, you have to investigate in private!"

For Zhu Xianming, what the abdicated father has in mind is much more important than the beating of the Japanese envoy.

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)